Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) Over 31.5 Points + Rebounds (-270)
Odds available at fanduel at time of publishingAs the Philadelphia 76ers roll into Houston, all eyes should be on Joel Embiid. The towering center has been a force lately, averaging an impressive 28.6 points and 8.8 rebounds over his last five games. But what's even more compelling is his performance on the road-averaging nearly 30 points and 8 rebounds, he's consistently risen to the occasion away from home. Against the Rockets, Embiid's game takes on an even sharper edge, boasting an eye-popping 33.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in their recent encounters. With a perfect hit rate of 9 for 9 in his last nine games, and a flawless 6 for 6 when playing away, targeting the Over 31.5 for Embiid seems like a no-brainer. The Rockets will struggle to contain him, and if history is any guide, expect him to dominate the boards and the scoreboard alike.